Howard Co. police search for suspect in Ellicott City double shooting

Tuan Minh Pham, 35, faces attempted murder charges

UPDATED 1:28 PM EDT Jul 16, 2012

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. -

Howard County police have released a photo of the suspect they're searching for in connection with a double shooting in Ellicott City on Saturday.

Tuan Minh Pham, 35, has been charged with two counts of first- and second-degree attempted murder, two counts of first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and multiple gun charges in connection with a double shooting at the Nail and Hair Care Spa in the 5700 block of Richards Valley Road.

Police believe Pham visited the workplace of his estranged girlfriend, 34-year-old Lan Phan, with whom he has two children, around 7 p.m. Saturday.

Detectives believe as Pham approached the spa, he saw Phuong Thanh Do, 40, of Florida, a friend of Phan's, waiting outside to pick her up from work.

Pham approached Do, and the two got into a fight. Investigators said they believe Pham shot Do and then ran after him as Do ran into the nail salon.

Pham entered the nail salon, located Phan and shot her before fleeing the scene, police said. Phan had an active protective order against Pham at the time of the shooting.

Pham was last seen driving a 1998 tan or gold 4-door Honda Accord, with license plate 2AK0291.

As of Monday afternoon, Phan was listed in fair condition at Shock Trauma. Do was listed in serious condition.

Patrons of the shopping center where the shooting occurred remain unnerved.

"I never thought something like that would happen here," said passerby Sam Noel.

Police are offering a reward up to $2,500 for information. Anyone with information is urged to call Howard County police at 410-313-STOP.

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